Become One Body One Spirit in Christ

DVD on the new translation Roman Missal

Become One Body One Spirit In Christ is an interactive DVD which explores the depth, richness, and layers of meaning of the liturgical texts of the Roman Missal.

Five foundational essays by experts in sacramental theology and liturgy provide the themes and pathways of this resource, which uses video, text, graphics and music to help the user enrich their understanding and deepen their appreciation of the Eucharist.

Filmed in churches and cathedrals in the USA, Ireland, England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and India and with commentary from translators, scholars, liturgists and pastors, this resource highlights the biblical imagery that pervades the liturgical texts of the Roman Missal.

Designed as a catechetical resource for a range of audiences including bishops, priests, deacons and other ministers, catechists and educators, parish communities, faith formation groups, families , for the whole Catholic community.

Ideal for Individual or group use, public catechesis or private study.

This Resource provides 5 Pathways for exploring the Eucharist.

Pathway One: EXPLORING THE MASSThere are three sub-sections:

SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATIONSThis section provides the texts of The Last Supper, Passion and Death, Resurrection, Emmaus, and Ascension which are presented in a visually reflective manner, both in video and illustrative formats.

EVOLUTION OF THE MASSAn historical timeline presents the developments in liturgy since the celebration of the first Eucharist.

THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONSSix video clips featuring expert theological insights are accompanied by texts drawn from two of the five foundational essays, Theological Reflections and Living a Eucharistic Life

Pathway Two: RECEIVING THIS ENGLISH TRANSLATIONThere are four subsections in this pathway:

THE TRANSLATORS TASKThis sub-section provides the background and principles of translation. Eight video clips provide expert commentary from the interviewees who explore topics such as New Guidelines, Importance of Words, The New Lingua Franca, and Previous Translations.

ISSUES OF TRANSLATIONThe process of developing the new English Translation is explored in this subsection, through an examination of the Role of ICEL, The Review Process, and the Translation Experience. The intentions of the translators are explored through five video clips on the following themes: Renewed Focus on Scripture, Standard English, Inclusive Language, Singing the Mass, and Silence.

In translating the Third Latin edition of the Roman Missal into English, the translators have been very conscious of clearly identifying and recovering the rich treasury drawn from Scripture. There are 43 Orations which are accompanied by the appropriate passage of Scripture. They are presented in a visually pleasing format.

CHANGES TO THE TEXTEach of the changes to the Missal texts is treated individually in this sub-section in the context of the structure of the liturgy. The 1973 and 2010 translations are presented together on screen to make the changes clear. Explanatory commentary in the form of video and text accompanies each of the new texts.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIESThis sub-section presents various issues the translators had to address in making the translations as accurate as possible. Here the translators can be heard speaking about these insights as well as the difficulties they encountered during the process.

LITURGY AS ARTVideos on Rediscovering the Art of Liturgy and Noble Simplicity comprise this sub-section.

LITURGICAL PRAYERThree aspects were addressed: Act of the Whole Church, A Received Liturgy and The Priests Craft.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIESThis sub-section addresses the roles of the ordained ministers (The Bishop, The Priest, and The Deacon) and of the Liturgical Assembly (The Liturgical Assembly, Acolytes and Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Cantor and Choir Director).

ART IN THE LITURGYArt in the Liturgy covers Bringing Beauty to the Liturgy which includes two case studies - Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles and Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hamilton. Speech, Rhythm, and Silence and Liturgical Objects comprise the remainder of this sub-section.

LITURGICAL MUSICThis section provides the background to liturgical chant. A number of the new chants are available here for download as audio files with the sheet music available in pdf format.

Pathway Four: CELEBRATING THE EUCHARISTThere are five sub-sections:

The meaning and significance of the Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist and Concluding Rites are explained in a Walk Through the Mass. We experience Mass being celebrated in churches and cathedrals in Australia, Canada, England and Wales, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, The Philippines, Scotland, South Africa and the United States of America.

EXPLORE THE TEXTThe sub-section Explore the Text makes available the new English Translation in audio format, text format and in the demonstration of the chant.

Pathway Five: LIVING A EUCHARISTIC LIFEThere are three sub-sections to this pathway:

DISMISSAL FOR MISSIONThe three videos in this section tell us that in the Concluding Rites of the Eucharist we are called to go forth and live the mission of the Gospel in our daily lives.

BELIEVE, PRAY, AND ACTFour aspects of how we are called to live our Christian faith are addressed in this subsection: Handing on the Good Earth, Young People Living and Praying, Action for Social Justice, and Shared Spaces.

RENEWAL OF HOPEStatements and expressions of hope, from a number of the interviewees, provide a deepened understanding of the meaning of the Eucharist in our lives comprises this sub-section.